Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 22 at 7:26PM CDT until May 22 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 5:26pm
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
SVRBRO
The National Weather Service in Brownsville has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Kenedy County in Deep South Texas...
Northeastern Willacy County in Deep South Texas...
* Until 815 PM CDT.
* At 726 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 16 miles north of
Port Mansfield Airport, or 16 miles north of Port Mansfield, moving
southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Port Mansfield, Port Mansfield Chamber Of Commerce, and Port
Mansfield Airport.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Prepare immediately for large hail and deadly cloud to ground
lightning. Seek shelter inside a well-built structure. Stay away from
windows.
Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should move immediately to shelter inside a strong building. Stay
away from windows.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service
office in Brownsville.
Large hail, damaging wind, and continuous cloud to ground lightning
are occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately. Lightning is
one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder,
you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Kenedy, TX; Willacy, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Brownsville TX
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